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Clean Trade

In Winsome Pinnock's drama set in an investment bank, a group of cleaners try their hand at trading, and start to make money.

Former 'Casualty' regular Ivana Basic is Rosa in Winsome Pinnock's new drama set in an investment bank. We follow the changing fortunes of a tight knit group of cleaners and members of a Jamaican style 'pardner ring' - a type of savings club. There's one problem - they have hardly any savings and all have terrible financial problems. Led by wannabe trader Nessa, they try their hand at trading on the stock market. Much to their surprise they start to make money, but as they do so they find that their new found riches lead to conflict as their friendships are put to the test.

Directed by Nandita Ghose

Award-winning writer Winsome Pinnock has written widely for the stage including for the Royal Court, Clean Break Theatre Company, Soho Theatre, and Lyric Theatre Hammersmith. Awards include the George Devine Award, The Pearson Plays on Stage Award and the Unity Theatre Trust Award. She wrote Lazarus for Radio 3 and recently completed a writer's residency at the National Theatre.

45 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
NessaAyesha Antoine
JenGolda Rosheuvel
RosaIvana Basic
AngelaJane Whittenshaw
NanaLorna Gayle
ZachJude Akuwidike
DominicMark Edel-Hunt
MarcusNeet Mohan
Warren FeastSam Dale
DirectorNandita Ghose
WriterWinsome Pinnock

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  • Mon 13 Apr 201514:15

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